Passive smoking is also bad for our animal friends. In fact, the life of our four-legged friends could be seriously endangered because of the cigarette. The PDSA, a British association that protects the health of pets, sounded the alarm
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Il passive smoking it also hurts our animal friends. In fact, the life of our four-legged friends could be seriously endangered because of the cigarette. The PDSA, a British association that protects the health of pets, sounded the alarm.
Lo study, which dates back to last year, made a comeback at the world no tobacco day. According to British scientists, dogs and cats living with smokers are twice as likely to develop some types of cancer compared to pets living in households where no one smokes. Not only. The passive smokingo affects pets a lot faster than man.
The main problem for animals is that iCigarette smoking severely affects their health, at least what happens with children, who breathe more smoke than adults since they walk "lower". Smoke can also stick to the fur of animals. In this way, when they clean themselves, they ingest the toxins deposited on their fur, exposing themselves even more to the harmful chemicals present in the cigarette.
Elaine PendleburyPDSA veterinarian explained: “The effects of secondhand smoke on humans are well documented, unfortunately many of us know that friends and family have been affected by them. However, the effects of secondhand smoke on our pets have only recently begun to be fully studied and understood. "
According to British scientists, i dogs exposed to tobacco smoke they are much more likely to suffer from nose and lung problems than dogs not exposed to smoke. And cats living in a smoker's home are doubled as likely to develop a feline malignant lymphoma, a form of cancer typical of cats that causes death within one year of diagnosis.
A further problem may concern theaccidental ingestion by animals of the butt of the cigarette left around the house, or of the remains in the ashtray. This can cause poisoning, and in some cases it can even be fatal.
The teacher. Clare Knottenbelt of the University of Glasgow said in this regard: “Studies have already shown how harmful secondhand smoke is to our pets, but it is important that we continue to investigate these links so that we can provide reliable information. People need to know the dangers so they can take the necessary precautions and make healthy choices for their pets. "
What can be done to protect them? It goes without saying that the solution would be to quit smoking. Alternatively, for those who really do not want to give up cigarettes, it would be advisable to follow some small precautions, such as smoking outdoors, airing the rooms often and making sure that butts and ashtrays are always out of the reach of our four-legged friends.
Francesca Mancuso
Photo Credits: Telegraph
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